Clouds
119 Stanton Ave, Ames
(515) 290-9652
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Everything is mildly overpriced, and from my observations, lower quality. The portion sizes are very small for what you pay. The "loaded bagels" may taste good, but it doesn't negate the fact that you pay close to 7 dollars for half a bagel with some toppings. The espresso they use isn't strong enough to balance well with their milks, leading to overly milky lattes and cappuccinos. The cappuccino was essentially a latte; they skimped on foam and left it incredibly milky. The unique seating was very cute and comfortable, but the general area wasn't very clean. Unused tables had stains on the tablecloths on the main floor. The speed of service also varies wildly from order to order. Nothing tasted bad, but it could all be bought at the store for cheaper and in higher quantity. Not worth it for a college student on a budget.
Dietary restrictions: They have alternative milks and decaf options; even if they do cost extra. Had no issues with them mixing up or forgetting one of my dietary requests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
What a beautiful and delicious treat!! We enjoyed our drinks and snacks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to a European brunch at Clouds. It was so fun! There was a ton of good food, the service was great, the atmosphere went with the theme, and the owner of Clouds was there to present the history of the restaurant and made dessert in front of the group. I love the themed meal ideas. They are so fun and creative. I think Clouds is a gem! I will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recently attended a princess themed breakfast. The whole experience was a Miss. If you are charging for an experience, at least make it an experience & Create an atmosphere worth paying for. We could have gotten the same experience throwing on a princess dress & going to any plain ole restaurant. Expectations did not meet reality. Having actual princesses (not just your employees wearing tiaras) on sight to take pictures with and greet the kids would have taken this event to the next level for our kiddos. The ticket should have also included a drink for the amount paid. The food & the drink were below average & mainly consisted of just desserts. It was not cohesive & just not executed well. Overall, not impressed with this theme breakfast/brunch. HOWEVER, I have been here a few years ago for just a casual breakfast and it was pretty good & the views and atmosphere are cozy and beautiful. So in my opinion, mainly revisiting the event structure could really improve this place. Overall, the views & atmosphere outshine the food/experience offered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
It is a restaurant in the sky.
The panoramic views overlooking the town are wonderful and the service was excellent to say the least. There were several courses brought out to us and we certainly felt our money was well spent. We did the Halloween brunch and so your experience may differ but they do offer several dining experiences throughout the year. One of the highlights included a handcrafted parfait station with fresh strawberries, blueberries, granola varieties, white chocolate chips, chia seeds, and more that was prepared next to your table. Another was a meat selection with crisp bacon, smoky sausage, and tender meatballs that passed our table twice. My toddler loved the savory baked beans and took several nibbles out of the fresh baked croissants. The selection was extensive and my toddler enjoyed being able to sort through the different choices. The charcuterie board and dessert tray unfortunately was a bit of a miss. Still the entire experience was wonderful and hopefully we'll be back again someday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
First time here. The food was exceptional. This was a Halloween themed brunch, however, not much created an atmosphere of Halloween. The service was very slow, especially considering that the dining room was less than half full. When they finally start serving you, it's fast, fast, too fast to eat between next service. The eggs cooked in a ramekin, were not cooked to done, runny on the bottom. Everything else was very good. My other objection is what they served for a brunch lacked a lot of the carved meats and sides you normally see at a brunch. Still, all in all, I will give them another try. I thought the price was very reasonable in this day and age. Work on menu and atmosphere.
Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible from parking lot to restaurant via elevator.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cupcake
The "Escape Room" dinner was so clever. It was fun and challenging. The food was great too. We're looking forward to their future events. I also appreciated the student rate. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna
Would not go here. The manager went out and berated the employees in the public
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Self proclaimed picky eater. Went with a group of friends. Even being picky I had plenty of food. Would try it again for sure. Drink menu was the most disappointing part.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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We went here for a themed dinner. It was great. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the view. The food was excellent. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t come here, used to work here and know people who still work here, workers do not get to keep ANY of their tips, the manager keeps it all for the restaurant. No server should be capped at $10/hr. Cool place but not fair to the workers.
I have been to a handful of events here and have not been disappointed. The first thing you notice is the campus view, of course, and the eaurpean influence. They partner with Café El Zapote, a nonprofit that helps Honduras coffee farmers. The owner, Yann, does a great job running the business, interacting with customers, and entertaining patrons during events. Staff does an excellent job as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice view of campus. I tried matcha only. It was decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
What a great place! The owner was gracious and his personality is reflected in the atmosphere of the restaurant. Classy and comfortable place to enjoy great food and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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